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Imaging Scientist

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, Massachusetts, Worcester
Jul 08, 2025
Position Title: Imaging Scientist Work Location: Worcester, MA Assignment Duration: 06 Months Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Imaging Scientist at the Scientist I level to join our Immunology Department. Background & Context: The successful candidate, with a demonstrated ability to work in a matrix environment, will work to develop and support small animal imaging projects in Immunology. We work at the interface between engineering and biology. Key Responsibilities: Work hands-on with optical and SPECT/CT platforms as well as microscopy instruments and play a key role in optimizing and implementing multiplexed imaging protocols. Performs nuclear and optical imaging studies involving mainly, but not limited to, rodent models of disease or ex vivo samples. Develops, optimizes and implements nuclear imaging (SPECT/CT and radiometric assays) and optical (BLI/FLI) image acquisition and analysis protocols tailored to each study. Performs ex vivo procedures such as tissue fixation, sectioning, histology, and optical microscopy. Experience with animal handling; injections, anesthesia, drug administration, and necropsy. Working with hazardous chemical, biological or radiological materials. ? Qualification & Experience: Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of experience or Masters degree with 2+ years of experience in Biomedical Imaging, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related fields. Minimum 2 years of experience in preclinical animal (rodent) imaging research, with focus on optical and nuclear pre-clinical imaging acquisition and analysis. Knowledge and understanding of statistical analysis.